Why this template?

Event management companies charge 18% GST on their service fees. This covers event planning, decoration, entertainment, sound and lighting, and coordination. Venue hire, catering, and AV rentals are usually billed separately and attract their respective GST rates.

Common HSN/SAC codes for Event Management

Code	Description	GST Rate
9985	Event management and organisation services	18%
9985	Entertainment and performing arts	18%
9973	Equipment rental (AV, staging)	18%
9963	Outdoor catering at events	18%
9983	Decoration and design services	18%

Sample line items

Event planning and coordination fees
Stage and decoration charges
Sound and lighting rental
Artist/performer booking fee
Photography and videography

Industry-specific notes

Event management services: 18% GST (SAC 9985)
Outdoor catering at events: 18% GST (SAC 9963)
Artist/performer fee: 18% GST; TDS u/s 194C also applicable
Venue hire by event company and re-billed: pass-through or 18% if margin added
Entry tickets to ticketed events: 28% if entertainment tax subsumed; check state rules